TSA Cracks Down: Costco Cards No Longer Accepted as Airport ID

TSA Bans Costco Cards as Airport IDs: Millions Affected During Busy Summer Travel Weekend The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced a ban on Costco membership cards as acceptable forms of identification at airport security checkpoints. This decision comes after a surprisingly high number of travelers attempted to use their Costco cards as IDs to board domestic flights. The ban has caused significant disruption, particularly during one of the busiest summer travel weekends, impacting over 2.8 million travelers. "A surprising number of travelers have tried to use their Costco membership cards like they're government-issued IDs," a TSA official stated. This has led to delays and frustration at various airports across the country. To address the issue, the TSA has put out an official statement and posted signs at multiple airports reminding people that only government-issued IDs, such as driver's licenses, passports, or military IDs, are acceptable. The situation has also sparked some humor. "They even joked you may be able to get five pounds of mayo with that card, but you're not getting through security," one social media user commented. The TSA even had to tweet about the issue, clarifying acceptable forms of identification. The incident serves as a reminder to travelers to always have a valid government-issued ID ready when traveling through airport security. Despite the initial chaos, the TSA's swift response has helped to mitigate further disruptions.